A Muslim Texan sought to find his place in the party at the state GOP convention. He left in tears.
Muslim delegates and attendees hoping to participate in the state Republican convention were shunned and rejected by members as they espoused themes of party unity ahead of the November election.
Texas stopped funding gambling addiction programs years ago. A surprising donor is helping fill the void.
A $100,000 donation from Las Vegas Sands will help a nonprofit address treatment needs in Texas, where a state law set up a “compulsive gambling program” that is no longer funded.
At Texas GOP convention, friction overshadows talk of unity
The Republican Party of Texas’ meeting in Houston offered a look at the state GOP’s next chapter and messaging heading into the fall’s midterm elections.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says James Talarico will “go to hell” for his view of the Bible
A GOP leader, Patrick has been a staunch advocate for conservative Christian values in his role presiding over the Texas Senate.
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